The Labour leader says his MSPs could back the government's plans, if ministers agree to certain demands.

First Minister says failure to back his Government’s tax and spending plans boosts ‘populists’ like Tesla CEO who offer ‘glib ...

Elsewhere, First Minister John Swinney apologised "unreservedly" to islanders affected by delays in building two ferries to serve off Scotland's west coast. It also emerged Scotland's NHS is facing ...

The SNP’s Budget is set to pass after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said his party will abstain from voting. First ...

BBC Scotland political correspondent sums up the state of play as the Scottish government's Budget looks set to pass.

SNP ministers will have the votes they need after Anas Sarwar says his party will not vote down the government's plans.

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Scottish Labour’s leader has been called “spineless” after confirming his MSPs will stand aside to allow the SNP’s tax and ...

Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says John Swinney is at the top of his game politically, but he can't hide from the SNP ...

SCOTTISH First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney has made a desperate plea to other parties to support his party’s draft ...

John Swinney is expected to say that if MSPs do not back his plans they risk "feeding the forces" of populism.

First Minister John Swinney has warned opposition MSPs that if they fail to back his Budget it will play "right into the ...